2026 SEASON
South Dakota State
MVFC
South Dakota State added 10 players and lost 8 players through the 2026 transfer portal. The net roster change is +2.
Updated Nov 9, 2026
Quick Answers
- Which South Dakota State players are most likely to transfer?
- As of November 10, 2026, the South Dakota State players with the highest Transfer Vulnerability Score (TVS) are Josiah Johnson (RB, 29), Jack Smith (WR, 28), and John Pica (OL, 27). The roster average is 9.0 across 122 scored players. TVS ranks players from 0 to 100 by how likely they are to enter the next portal window.
- How many players has South Dakota State gained and lost in the 2026 transfer portal?
- South Dakota State has added 10 players and lost 8 in the 2026 transfer portal, a net change of +2.
- Who is South Dakota State's top incoming transfer?
- By estimated value, Cooper Starks (OL, from Vanderbilt) at $7,000.
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Incoming Transfers
10
Outgoing Transfers
8
Portal Impact by Position
| Pos | Out | In | Net value |
|---|---|---|---|
| DB | 2 | 2 | -$48K |
| OL | 0 | 1 | +$7K |
| TE | 1 | 0 | -$5K |
| RB | 0 | 2 | +$2K |
| ST | 0 | 2 | +$2K |
| LB | 2 | 0 | -$2K |
| QB | 2 | 2 | $0K |
| WR | 1 | 1 | $0K |
2026 Depth Chart
ProjectedThis is a projection, not an official team release. The order uses the current roster, recent production, and player usage. Updated Nov 3, 2026.
Roster Risk
OffenseAverage TVS
9/100
DefenseAverage TVS
10/100
Special TeamsAverage TVS
7/100
Highest risk players · TVS percentile
Josiah Johnson RBElevated
89th
Jack Smith WRElevated
87th
John Pica OLElevated
86th
Greyton Gannon TEElevated
84th
Chase Van Tol LBElevated
84th
Program Context
Head coaches
Jimmy Rogers
2023-2024
2026 coaching staff
- Dan JacksonHead Coach
- Eric EidsnessOffensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks Coach
- Brian BergstromDefensive Coordinator
- Isaiah JacksonSpecial Teams Coordinator
- DyShawn GalesAssistant Defensive Backs Coach
- Noah KentAssistant Defensive Backs Coach
- Cade HabermanAssistant Defensive Line Coach
- Jade LawrenceAssistant Linebackers Coach
- Kobe ClayborneAssistant Linebackers Coach
- Caleb BakerAssistant Offensive Line Coach
- CJ PickrelAssistant Quarterbacks Coach
- Emmitt GrossbardAssistant Special Teams Coach
- Noah VedralAssistant Wide Receivers Coach
- Marcus McLinDefensive Pass Game Coordinator/Defensive Backs Coach
- Logan McCormickDefensive Run Game Coordinator/Defensive Line Coach
- Zane BusekistLinebackers Coach
- Luke BengtsonPass Game Coordinator/Wide Receivers Coach
- Mike BangtsonRun Game Coordinator/Offensive Line Coach
- Deontae CooperRunning Backs Coach/Recruiting Coordinator
- Vince BenedettoTight Ends Coach
2027 Recruiting Class
1 commits#208
Isaac SaldanaS
Chicago, IL
Recruiting Footprint
2026 Roster
123 of 123High risk means the top 15% of roster-relative TVS scores. TVS is not a transfer probability.
